well-timed Definition: (adjective) Done or happening at the appropriate or proper time. Synonyms: seasonable, timely Usage: When there were quarrels, his kindly smile and well-timed jests reconciled the antagonists. Discuss.
L. Frank Baum (1856) Baum was an American author of more than 70 children’s books who is best known for penning The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He moved from New York to South Dakota in 1888. When his newspaper there failed, he moved to Illinois and found work as a journalist. His first children’s book, Mother Goose in Prose (1897),was followed by Father Goose: His Book, an immediate bestseller. In 2006, Baum’s descendants apologized for editorials in which he called for the extermination of whom? More…
The idol of today pushes the hero of yesterday out of our recollection; and will, in turn, be supplanted by his successor of tomorrow. Washington Irving (1783-1859)
bugaboo Definition: (noun) An imaginary monster used to frightenchildren. Synonyms: bogeyman, booger, bugbear Usage: For me no terrors resided in the thought of bugaboosand wicked ogres. Discuss.
By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor The equation with baseball and the rain is a retractable roof though not as easy to figure the answer. For some reason, and difficult to get the proper response, there is never a viable explanation […]
By Jason Gonzalez- Contributing writer For Bronx Chronicle Move over Drake. With the recent release of The Avengers: Endgame movie, it’s only right that the Marvel super hero crew set up shop in the entertainment capital of the world. Located […]
Sal Conforto ‘s granddaughter was just admitted to the NYC prestigious Frank Sinatra school Of The Arts. Her family is extremely proud of her. She recently had the leading role in her grammar school production of Hairspray
We need park advocates to join us again this Tuesday, May 14 on the steps of City Hall. While the City Council has listened to our call for increased park funding, the Mayor hasn’t included any of our asks in his […]
Testimony of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Before the Assembly Standing Committee on Education RE: Specialized High Schools Together as a State and as a City, we can create change and fix the broken status quo. The results of […]
Cases of Interest for the Week of May 13, 2019 Monday, May 13, 2019 ADA Judge Part # Status Defendant Name Case Details Baer, K. Bruce T16 Decision on Motions Carlos Medina Charged with four counts of Predatory Sexual Assault […]
By Rich Mancuso/ Sports Editor Harold Lederman once said to yours truly, “Rich I see that boxing is your passion.” The response from here was, “I can see it’s your passion and you live and die for this sport.” So […]
In contrast to the Trump Administration’s concerns about some NATO members, notably Germany, not doing their fair share for mutual defense, the White House has been pleased with Japan’s efforts to counter the growing threats from China. Japan’s 2019 defense […]
Legislative Column from Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua) A proposal before the Legislature that would allow illegal immigrants to apply for driver’s licenses is meritless, dangerous and an affront to both state and federal laws designed to facilitate […]
Fred Astaire (1899) Born Frederick Austerlitz, Astaire was an American dancer, actor, and singer who began his career as a child on a successful Broadway vaudeville team with his sister Adele. After his sister retired, Astaire became a film actor […]
I profess not to know how women’s hearts are wooed and won. To me they have always been matters of riddle and admiration. Washington Irving (1783-1859)
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